Bachelor of Science Honours – Genetics
Overview
The Bachelor of Science Honours – Genetics is offered on the Pietermaritzburg and Westville campuses. The Genetics (Hons) specialisation provides a deeper, more specialised understanding of genetics, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills for research, further study, and careers in related fields. It builds upon a broad undergraduate foundation in life sciences, focusing on specific areas in Genetics.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants are eligible to apply to register for the Genetics specialisation in the BSc (Hons) programme if they have previously been awarded a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Genetics.
Modules
Semester 1
Pietermaritzburg Campus
- Methods in Systems Biology – GENE713 (16 Credits)
- Genetics Research Skills – GENE714 (16 Credits)
16 credits selected from the list below, as approved by the school:
- Conservation Ecology – BIOL724 (16 Credits)
- Plant Breeding Systems – BIOL733 (16 Credits)
YEARLY MODULE:
- Mini Research Project in Genetics – GENE701 (48 Credits)
Westville Campus
80 credits from:
- Specialised Techniques in Biochem – BIOC715 (16 Credits)
OR
- Specialised Microbial Molecular Techniques – MICR701 (16 Credits)
- Advanced Genomics and Bioinformatics – GENE703 (16 Credits)
OR
- Molecular Ecology and Systematics – BIOL715 (16 Credits)
- DNA Typing in Forensic Investigation – GENE751 (16 Credits)
- Forensic Genetics: Analysis & Interpretation – GENE752 (16 Credits)
YEARLY MODULE:
- Mini Research Project in Genetics – GENE701 (48 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits
Semester 2
Pietermaritzburg Campus
- Advanced Population & Quantitative Genetics – GENE715 (16 Credits)
- Advanced Seminar Topics in Genetics – GENE716 (16 Credits)
16 credits selected from the list below, as approved by the school:
- Advanced Animal Breeding & Genetics – GENE718 (16 Credits)
YEARLY MODULE:
- Mini Research Project in Genetics – GENE701 (48 Credits)
Westville Campus
80 credits from:
- Advanced Population & Quantitative Genetics – GENE715 (16 Credits)
- Advanced Seminar Topics in Genetics – GENE716 (16 Credits)
- Human Genetics and Molecular Diagnostics – GENE719 (16 Credits)
YEARLY MODULE:
- Mini Research Project in Genetics – GENE701 (48 Credits)
Total Credits: 64 Credits
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